Ceanothus americanus - New Jersey Tea

New Jersey Tea

Ceanothus americanus

  • Clusters of tiny white fragrant flowers
  • Medium to dark green leaves are gray and hairy on the undersides
  • New twigs are yellow, providing winter interest
  • Compact, dense, rounded shrub
  • Bloom Time: June to August

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
100-125 cm

SPREAD:
100-125 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Plant in a well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Deep tree-like roots make this selection drought tolerant but difficult to move once established. 

Additional Notes about New Jersey Tea:


Native to Ontario, Quebec and mid to eastern U.S.A

During the American Revolution, dried Ceanothus leaves were used as a tea substitute.

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suitable substitutions for Ceanothus americanus